1911 - 9mm vs 45 ACP

[@AlexLee-dc2vb]

LV: "Hey gang, Larry Vickers here." Me: *relieved, knowing that all is right in the world*

[@Big-BossX]

Dont wanna pop ya bubble but what world do you live in

[@samholdsworth3957]

Lol! I wish Larry was my neighbor

[@samholdsworth3957]

@@Big-BossXa world in which people freak out about certain deaths from certain things but not others...

[@ericvantassell6809]

yes, Yes, YES!!!!!

[@Big-BossX]

@@samholdsworth3957 sadly

[@Fafafohi]

9mm is a faster round, you get higher capacity, and it’s cheaper. It’s just better. That is why I carry a .45.

[@carlvscutti]

As they say .......”funny ‘cause it’s true”.

[@imheretolearn770]

Haha

[@rylanmartin9040]

They had us going in the first half I'm not going to lie

[@cobralife0417]

Well...9mm used to be cheaper. Lol

[@lonleylink507]

that's if you can find it lol

[@KatoKirche]

One thing about the 1911 in .45 that I think gets slept on often is that once you develop solid recoil management there are very few handguns out there that can sling .45 as quickly as a steel-framed 5" barrel 1911.

[@nonyabiz9487]

True but I can do it faster with a 9mm 1911... Oh got ya there huh? LOL

[@KatoKirche]

I don't remember asking you a goddamn thing

[@PrIsMaTiSmX]

@@KatoKirche I don't remember you needing to ask anyone anything. You're wrong, and this is a public forum of which you voiced your very false opinion.

[@jimmyrustler5801]

What? It's the same cartridge. Any handgun with a 5" barrel will give it the same speed

[@evanshall]

@@PrIsMaTiSmX whoosh ... It's a Pulp Fiction reference

[@maxcady645]

I’m not even a huge fan of 1911s but you have got to respect a gun so good that is over 100 years old!

[@kainofnosgoth5554]

I just wish the cartridge stops hanging up on the magazine well when loading for my 1911😬

[@MrLamont1975]

I have so much respect for it that is stays in my gun safe. 😀

[@jjs3553]

Larry - Please do one like this on 10mm 1911!

[@brandonlittle6444]

10mm +P++ is achieved by using a 40SW barrel and brass. Seat the bullet for a longer/10mm OAL, more case capacity for the slow powder. Increase the Leade of the barrel with a reamer. The small pistol primer will increase the web thickness, and prevent case blowout. Increase the spring rate as needed to keep the frame from getting battered. Work up 0.1 increments until bulge is found on spent brass. Brass always fails before the gun.. unless it is a CZ52. Enjoy

[@locomike102]

I went to a 9mm 1911 last year and I'm not ever going back. Absolutely the softest shooting, most controllable carry gun I've ever used.

[@AMX86]

Me too... arthritis and age make the 45acp difficult. 9mm good round, effective and works well in 1911 platform.

[@The_SmorgMan]

@@AMX86 I can see that. I am young buck with strong hands, but after a long day training my hands are pretty battered by .45.

[@Dragon-yw4xw]

1911 9mm vs 45 cap? This is a forever debate. Solution? Owning both of them. 😁

[@skeletonmakesgood]

Great point!

[@HerbanLegend420]

$7200, plus tax. Yeah why not?

[@multi35737]

A small price to pay for salvation

[@sanirday]

@@HerbanLegend420 If you're going to go 1911 for carry you don't really care about price anyway.

[@ericvantassell6809]

all three, you forgot 10mm

[@johnfontenot4351]

If I was being held against my will in an enemy camp/prison, and I knew Larry Vickers and his Delta friends were coming to get me I’d be very happy.

[@YungFudd1776]

Youd giggle and talk shit on the guards

[@jacqirius]

@@YungFudd1776 "you guys aren't getting paid enough..."

[@paschallhouston]

So relaxing seeing those pistols fire👍

[@RepentorPerish77]

They are absolutely beautiful! A masterpiece

[@ExSoldier762]

Especially in the hands of a master like LV!

[@antoine4172]

Xcellent comparison & analysis. To me, 1911 in 9mm is a perfect handgun for self defense, it's light, stable with low recoil & accurate to shoot. 45 ACP is for warrior shooters to me :)

[@rcabrera61]

Great video ...Im fanatic of 9mm caliber...but the 45 acp its a classic

[@abundiobernal7544]

TEXICAN CHECKIN IN !!! PROUD OWNER OF S&W E-Series 45, and Sprigngfield EMP 40, if bullet nose dives and jams on a new clip, use a pair of pliers and open up the flares on the mag, its not the gun. Ive dropped mine in sand, mud, and in freezing temps, and it go boom everytime...

[@Buidelrat]

Both great calibers in a superb pistol. I own a H&K USP in .45… which is my favorite

[@TheAlexagius]

if you want 9mm in a classic gun the high power exists and was designed for it

[@georgewashington7312]

All hail John M. Browning!

[@Taistelukalkkuna]

What´s next? High-Power in .45, cats and dogs living together, mass hysteria?

[@tanogg794]

Sorry for my ignorance, but who makes new Hi Power nowadays ?

[@TheJmalave]

FN makes them

[@ovk-ih1zp]

@@tanogg794 Tisas from Turkey imports what is an updated MKII into the US & Ishapore in India still manufactures a copy, but I am unaware of any imports from India. FEG in Hungry might be bringing a Hi-Power clone again & Argentina also does a clone that is occasionally imported. The Turkish guns are the easiest to find but have had problems. To read up on it go to BHPSpringsolutions.com. They have a great in depth review that doesn't pull any punches.

[@09MTH]

I have a 9mm 1911, all my other guns are 9mm. Whatever you actually shoot makes you proficient, so if you mostly have 9mm get a 9mm if you already shoot .45 get that.

[@Prepare2Survive]

I shoot a dozen different calibers, but I went with a commander 1911 in 45 acp

[@Seagull780]

Somehow I feel like ergonomics are more important than caliber in building profiency

[@AntDknator]

Need_A_Name glock is popular due to aftermarket support and reliability

[@ImZeDoctah]

@@Prepare2Survive how do you like it? I’m in the market for a commander 1911 to carry and haven’t yet decided between getting it in 9mm or 45acp.

[@Prepare2Survive]

@@ImZeDoctah I would say get it in 45 acp because a lot of the 9mm versions can be less reliable unless you get a good one like the Dan Wesson Specialist in 9mm. Those don't tend to have any problems. The one I have in 45 acp is the all steel version Ruger 1911 CMD and for the money it's been great. If you get a light weight aluminum frame commander 1911 you'll probably want one with a ramped barrel because ones without the ramped barrel can cause excessive wear on the aluminum frame.

[@dktopgun1571]

I have 22 1911 pistols. I have 2 in 9mm caliber. I like that 9mm 1911s. I just finished building a Commander size one and tested it today. I loved it. Mild recoil and soft shooting pistol.

[@MrAndyLocksmith]

I’ve learnt a lot about the 1911 from the many learned “experts” on the subject! I’ve learnt it’s the best handgun ever made. I’ve learnt it’s the worst handgun ever made. I’ve learnt 9mm is the best calibre. I’ve learnt .45 is the best calibre. I’ve learned that just about every other variable everyone of the “experts” holds a correct but differing opinion on too! One thing I am certain of is that we here in England can no longer own one and I’m gutted about having to give mine up!

[@frostygonz]

Don’t give it up

[@lorencioalcaraz2623]

Be like us Americans... mag dump, reload, and mag dump again until you're left at peace. There's a reason many local government agencies say they refuse to do door-to-door confiscation besides their oath to the constitution.

[@drm5134]

England lost its mind, quite some time ago, about guns. I am of the English bloodline and it really bothered me to see the bans and confiscations of the guns there.

[@brianb900]

Come and take it

[@hillbilly4christ638]

Andy, look at Canada. That is what is in store for you next. Same people are perpetrating all of this on the world. Stand against it now. These people fully intend to depopulate the planet.

[@michaelathens953]

Being a skinny and lanky dude myself with somewhat smallish hands I have always really liked the 1911 Colt. I wish I'd never sold my cheap Rock Island 1911A1; it wasn't expensive, was durable fairly accurate and always tan just fine.

[@chrisk9613]

Michael Athens ditto on small hands. I’ve never liked the feel of double stack grips.

[@Razor_36]

I am looking at a DW right now. Couldn't decide what caliber and was happy to see a DW specialist on the table.

[@robertolegaspi2322]

I love the 🔥45ACP! BEST CALIBER EVER!

[@fritzd2116]

I have had so much fun shooting 45 ACP in 1911 I can’t but help think that a high quality 1911 in 9X19 would be an absolute hoot!

[@johnm5615]

I want the 1911 9mm aluminum. I'm adding it to my christmas list this year. Now I just gotta be good.

[@gunfreak9mm]

Awesome video as always. My next purchase will be a 1911 in 9mm or maybe 10mm.

[@gew1898]

10mm is the best mm.

[@jamesconner3437]

I just inherited a 9mm from my mom's second husband George, who was a good guy and good friend to my mom ( they married at ages 76 and 78, years after my biological dad had passed.. This pistol was purchased in 1982, has its original receipt, and probably has had less than 50 rounds through it, per my local gun shop owner...;)) I think George had bought this just on impulse, and as a "trophy" I guess.

[@FyukYiu]

What brand pistol? That’s super cool.

[@yalitza77able]

I love the 1911 in .45acp 😌 a 1911 in 9mm is just isn't a true 1911 in my opinion but it's very convenient.. less cost and controllable recoil. I wish you can look deeply into the 9x18 Makarov Pistol Larry

[@gew1898]

.38 Super is a better option than 9mm for a 1911.

[@keimolantio]

I agree, no point to get 9mm 1911

[@FirearmEnthusiast]

Bryan Yorke .45 > 9mm Browning made the Hi-Power in 9mm and didn’t just re-chamber the 1911 platform for a reason.

[@ftdefiance1]

@Bryan Yorke one reason was the 1911 was still Patent protected

[@ftdefiance1]

@Bryan Yorke your argument is that he chose not to model the High Power on the 1911 for unspecified problems. I am arguing design changes were mostly to avoid legal issues

[@khalsaarms7172]

in those close hand/arm shots, once can see the damage/marks from years of service in special forces...thanks for your service sir. Salute

[@GeezerWheels]

Thank you, Sir... great video. I very much appreciate your comments about a ramped barrel in "other than steel" .45s. I once owned first generation Kimber 1911, Commander size lightweight. It was in .45 ACP but did NOT have a ramped barrel. I was VERY unreliable as even ball ammo would hang up on the aluminum feed ramp, which was, of course, part of the frame. I seldom got through a whole magazine and sold ti to a guy for a .22 ACE conversion (which worked very well for him). Thanks again.

[@mannys9130]

Best extractor tension test in my opinion is to field strip the gun, take the slide in your hand, take a live round and slide it on the breech face from the bottom to the top of slide being sure to hook the extractor claw into the groove on the case, and then you should be able to lightly shake that slide and wave it around without that live cartridge falling off of the breech face. If your extractor can hold a loaded cartridge on while you wave it in the air, it will work correctly every time. If the cartridge falls off, remove the extractor and carefully bend it inward in tiny increments until you achieve the necessary tension for it to hold the cartridge firmly.

[@tieroneactual2228]

It’s cool too see that both of these 1911’s have the original type recoil system @ no guide rods! Good Day Everyone!

[@budstermcgreen6360]

Would love a Wilson combat 1911..any flavor. However they are out of my budget currently. Still great looking blasters! Thanks for everything you do LAV! ✌️

[@ericanewalt4009]

Another fantastic Larry Vickers video...So informative as usual...

[@qedsteve]

Have been a fan of the 1911 (45ACP) for years now. I load 200gr SWC, and she's happy. I must add that Vickers' Slow motion videos of firearms in operation is pure porn.

[@jerryjohnsonii4181]

Thanks for the Knowledge , Mr. Vickers !!!!!!!! I have both platforms, one is a Springfield Armory 1911 Custom loaded in 45 ACP an the other is a Citadel 1911 70's series in 9mm. I love them both , but i still prefer the 45 ACP 1911. Awesome versus video , Sir !!!!!!!!!!

[@mpwmu9041]

I thumbs up even before watching the video. LAV gets it done.

[@johnmadow5331]

I originally from the state of CT and Colt FA MFG, in Hartford, CT is our original MFG plant. I owned original M-1911 Made in 1913 with US Government acceptance proof mark, Caliber .45 ACP. and I don't want to get rid of it. All of my friends who was a gun maker at Hartford, plant are now passed away. My M-1911 is all steel frame machine at Colt plants along with all parts are from Hartford plants. Colt M-1911 is over than 100 years old on service and never had issue with jamming or melt function. I still had original Frankford, Arsenals, ammo 230 grains and it still shot without issue except it is corrosive ammo.

[@hlozano6231]

My bud talked me into the 1911 9mm, I didn't understand why anyone would go for 9mm vs.45acp but three things he said. More rounds, less recoil and cheaper to practice at the range with. Also the less amount of different ammo is best I remember I used to have just about every caliber and now I keep it simple.233 9mm and 12ga.

[@Catgat37]

That is the way to go. I personally went with 7mm mag, 20 GA, 9mm and 45

[@RichardSmith-gl6kj]

Did everyone forget about the handgun of the year Para Ordnance P14-45 in 2000. I have use the 1911 for over 50 years - loved it the moment Uncle Sam introduced me to the weapon.

[@markyoung2981]

Excellent presentation thank you for your time posting this information.

[@blankeny]

I used to think 9m m. +P+ was the shit until I met .45acp +p what a world of difference! I used to carrying. 45 acp! My Berettata 92fs is exactly the same size as my Colt 1911, hell they fit in the same laser cut closed cell foam box! But now I'm leaning to FN 5.7 It's just clean & light while being hard hitting without over penatration... Hell if you all can afford a $2-3000. Gun you can afford a dollar a round!!!

[@markkuman4673]

Excellent review. Hello from Papua New Guinea! After this, I'll stick to 9mm. Thanks!

[@sergeiche3936]

In general I prefer 9 mm over .45 ACP, but the only true 1911 in .45 ACP.

[@mick_1976]

Amen brother.

[@vicdiaz5180]

I disagree at 10mm 1911 is my true favorite. Great stopping power and higher velocity. That’s perfect for a heavy gun like a 1911.

[@RoyalOps1222]

@@vicdiaz5180 absolutely agreed, 10mm is just a better .45

[@Hamza_n]

Haha I never shot I gun ever before but you're right, 1911 only in .45 ACP

[@sergeiche3936]

Vic Diaz I’ve shot Colt Delta Elite in 10 mm and I can conclude that it’s a good pistol and a great cartridge. But I prefer Glock 40 in 10 mm just because I prefer Glock over 1911. I can’t explain why I like 1911 in .45 more than 1911 in other cartridges. May be because it’s a traditional cartridge fore 1911. Than again, I associate 1911 with .45 ACP.

[@harrydexter8426]

Good info. I have carried a 1911, 45 acp for 50 years. Many of those years during my career a 1911, 45 acp was on my hip. 👍😊🇺🇸✝️

[@Mrgunsngear]

thanks

[@docgunn286]

I LIKE your Extractor Tension Test!

[@fanbatcher]

Love my Springfield Range Officer Elite in 9mm. All steel full length but it is so smooth and soft shooting

[@michaelhatfield3430]

I have a 9mm 1911 but it is LesBaer customized Colt Super Elite in 9x23mmWin and it is Sweet. 10+1 125gr JHP @ 1500+fps I just wish the caliber caught on. My remaining 1911's are in 45ACP, 10mmAuto and 38Super+P. I have been looking at a Commander style or Similar in 9mm just to see how soft shooting they really are. I imagine it wouldn't be any softer than 38Super. Anyway Great video as always LAV

[@gew1898]

Michael Hatfield there isn’t much, if any, felt recoil difference in 9mm vs .38 Super in a 1911 platform, unless you are loading the hottest Buffalo Bore .38 Super. The advantages of .38 Super over 9mm in a modern1911 are significant.

[@charlesrose7212]

Great comparison. Thanks!

[@John1911]

The 9mm 1911 of today, and especially Wilson’s, are dynamite guns. Regards, Marky

[@michaela8393]

Great video especially love the background music really made it easy to watch

[@614XJ]

I love my Kimber Custom TLE 2 -TFS in .45, I also carry chips 10+1 mags. I think my next 1911 will be either the SIG scorpion, Springfield Op, Colt M45A1.. so many choices

[@Justin_GFM]

Let’s see a Delta 1911 build

[@smolboyi]

these tips on lube and such (for beginners basically) are very helpful, appreciate your inclusion of them

[@no.step.on.snek.2423]

Larry is such a treasure to the community . If your a gun guy, you should all stop a second and thank the maker for him... If your an american, then you must know that our country is better for having had.them.. im pretty good shade tree gunsmith, and pretty knlowlegeable.. but.i love his videos like this... There aint.much about the platform you can teach me... But i still love waching.and hearing his opinion and thoughts.. and having watched several, i can tell you , vickers is real expert.. i am too... On my platforms...buts hes the kind of expert you only.achieve having held and spent time with all those guns......most of us a relegated financially. To reading and watching guys like vickers... And i can tell you this... If i go to buy a gun im un familiar with, one of my first steps is to see if vickers has a video on if... Thanks Larry Vickers, for all youve done for our shared passion.. and also For God, and Country

[@alphaomega2937]

As soon as I got this in my notifications I knew the comment's would be amazing and I wasn't wrong

[@averbygreen]

Thanks for this video. I have a 9mm 1911 and this video provided me with some great information.i was considering getting rid of the pistol before watching your video.

[@mean45acp]

LAV I've been carrying a 1911 platform for 35 years now. Hands down the GREATEST COMBAT HANDGUN EVER!!!! If GOD carried a handgun it would be a 1911, in 45acp. I am saddened to see Wilson drop the 38 Super. The Super was the 2nd chambering by Mr Browning, as you know. With the proper ammo you have a basically have a 1911 in 357 Magnum with almost TWICE the capacity. I love the 45acp and the 10mm is basically the 41 Magnum, and though I own a few 1911s in 9mm it seems I am committing a TRAITOROUS ACT when I carry one. I dont feel that way when packing a 38 Super. As ALL of us that have carried OLD SLAB SIDES into Harm's Way know, the magazine has always been the weakest link in the 1911. GI issue mags have always been JUNK!!!! THE SINGLE MOST RELIABLE MAGAZINES ON THE MARKET ARE WILSON COMBAT!!!!! I personally carry the 47-D 8 round magazines in 45acp. I will ONLY use a NON-WILSON magazine IF I feel I need to practice malfunction drills. For those I use Colt magazines. Chip McCormick magazines are REALLY GOOD and I used them in USPSA for years WITHOUT any malfunctions. But when my LIFE is on the line, WILSON COMBAT is THE magazine in the pistol !!!!!!

[@motorbreath-4172]

Great comment

[@PathfinderGregg]

1911 is an awesome gun despite the fact that it is over 100 years ago. I have one 1911 in 45 ACP in steel frame. It stays by my bedside. For carry I have a Sig P365. I also have a Glock 19 that I love.

[@Kevin-uu6hx]

6:27 those are sum pretty solid groups it doesnt even look like hes trying

[@Chris09978]

Well he’s a tier one operator, so him begin able to get those tight groups and that quick reload makes sense in a way, also he had so much time with the 1911 as well, Delta force sidearm is a 1911 till this day with some modifications

[@willwilliam217]

I have owned five 45 acp 1911’s including a 3” desert eagle. Recoil on all has not been a issue. I own many 9 mm handguns but no 1911’s (maybe? In the near future or the new springfield hi power). I do not know why, but 45 acp is just more fun to shoot.

[@chadl.981]

OMG we finally get real gun audio in a LAV video!

[@RepentorPerish77]

1911 sexiest gun EVER! I just love them

[@seyahznarf]

I think the Hi Power and Cz 75 are right there with it aestheticly.

[@randaddy9218]

I think the hi power is the just as hot younger sister lol

[@NRG56]

High point.

[@markw9699]

I have a 5” in 9mm and 45acp, along with a commander length 45acp. My two cents is it is about the ergonomics of the platform. They all function the same, safeties etc...my muscle memory is tuned thru all three guns. I run my 9mm primarily as a range gun...it is cheaper than burning up my 45 Ammo, and I did have an expert 1911 gunsmith work on my 9mm extractor and it runs without fail. So I can practice more often, and I can carry either caliber with confidence in my shot placement. By being able to train more I am effective with either caliber....it is all about your training and attitude, not ego.

[@Catgat37]

It is all a pissing contest. I was never really interested in 1911s. But you are correct, the ergonomics are unrivaled. I will be picking up my first 9mm 1911 soon as a companion for my other 1911.

[@Catgat37]

I love my frankenbuilt 1911. Dude built it in the 70s as a race gun and I have had gunsmiths offer me triple what I paid for it. It is the most accurate, funnest handgun that I have ever owned. Now I am getting a 9mm 1911 because I have way more 9mm than 45 ammo. Too many people have varied opinions on the caliber and capacity debate. But at the end of the day, the firearms you shoot best with are the best firearms.

[@joshpomponio2993]

Anything 1911 well not just anything but the platform is awesome

[@littleteethkeith]

The older I get the less I enjoy shooting 45 ACP. I’m such a fan of 1911s that I may seek out a 9mm 1911. The grip and slimness of the 1911 just can’t be beat.

[@WilliamDailyReacts]

today i trade a 45 acp and got 9mm and im excited as hell man

[@c.h.u.d]

Train with 9mm, defend your life with .45 or my personal edc the mighty 10mm.your shot placement from 9 to 45 won't be TOO different

[@emersonbolen784]

Great stuff Larry!!

[@chiefro7]

Diggin the desperado music

[@Theseus9-cl7ol]

Well I recently got a 9mm Berretta, it's a dependable automatic handgun. I can hit whatever I want with the thing.

[@gew1898]

It’s sad that they’ve dropped .38 Super. It is a 1911 classic chambering. Something has always seemed wrong, from a historical perspective, with a 1911 chambered for a kraut cartridge. Les Baer makes his stinger in .38 Super, an awesome ccw option.

[@nerdlydood]

yeah i thought it was a popular competition cartridge too, and they could also cater to the racegun market with .40cal

[@gew1898]

mdd1963 I have shot a stinger in .38 super, a friend of mine bought it for his wife. It’s an amazingly sweet shooting pistol. I’ve put about 100 rounds thru it. I would buy one in a heartbeat. Nothing wrong with the colt, I wouldn’t quibble with that choice. I’m mostly just a fan of .38 Super in a carry 1911.

[@aspenrosewood9226]

My race gun 1911 is a .38 super!

[@cctrans29]

My choice. Not critical about anybody else. If I was going to get a 1911 in a different caliber other than 45ACP would be 38 Super. But that is just me.

[@texasghost6725]

38 super is a competition cartridge

[@Raunadraug]

As a user of, exclusively, Vickers Elite mags for the last year and a half; I can attest. They are in fact, the bee's knees.

[@ThomasHendrickson]

Why, do, you, use, so, many, commas?

[@Raunadraug]

@@ThomasHendrickson Can't help it. It's all the mustache twirling and monocle adjusting.

[@insertnamehere001]

@@ThomasHendrickson He is, in fact, using proper grammar for the English language, my friend.

[@ThomasHendrickson]

insertnamehere001 he isn’t. Would you like me to elaborate?

[@AnhYeuEmMaiMai69]

seen way too many videos of people soaking up 9mm shots. I have never seen anyone soak up that many 45ACP and still keep coming.

[@viper29ca]

I have a Norinco 1911 clone in 9mm, bought it for a song, works flawless and love it. The one down side, is that while it is a 1911 copy, they for whatever reason they make the sight dovetails smaller than a regular 1911, and the steel used is a harder steel, so the dovetails need to be milled out slightly and the gunsmith with a bit for harder steel, if you want to replace either the front or rear sights. Not sure why, but that would be the only drawback.

[@vincentsilva5663]

True fact who cares what round you carry over the other both will get the job done no problem me personally I like both 9MM and 45ACP as long as I'm shooting I'm good

[@jacobharrod6912]

I've got two of your Vickers Elite Duty Mags I had 3 but gave one to a buddy. I have had zero malfunctions with them in my Colt Lightweight Commander .45.

[@VickersTacticalLAV]

Thanks!

[@jacobharrod6912]

@@VickersTacticalLAV MP

[@joshjones2053]

Love the 1911s! WC so nice

[@nataliedeyton6829]

God how I love my Wilson Combat 1911 in .45 ..... it conceals easier than my G17. Never had 1 malfunction with my 1911 with the Wilson 8 or 7 round mags.

[@DLI002]

g17's arent really easily concealable, if u wanted 9mm a g19 would be the perfect choice, but .45's rlly good too, i just personally wouldnt prefer it for conceal carry but i would like .45 in a full size pistol

[@booya6437]

@@DLI002 G19s are awful to conceal, same thickness as G17

[@DLI002]

@@booya6437 they aren't that thick

[@booya6437]

@@DLI002 I carried one for a while, way too thick for me.

[@matthewkinsey9044]

That just it for me. I love my Springfield TRP .45.IT just to heavy and cumbersome for CC unless I wear large workpants with a heavy belt and large untucked shirt. So it's my glove compartment gun. My everyday carry is a glock 42, glock 26 or my glock 19x 9mms because I can comfortably carry with any pants, shorts or sweats.

[@g24thinf]

I have 1911's in 9mm, 38 super, 380 and 45. Love them all. Now I'll wait for the first comment saying their Rock Isand is just as good as Wilson Combat lol

[@kentuckyboy541]

Not near as good but still damn good.

[@TheMakeReadyRanch]

Guessing Wilson will be dropping the Vickers line in light of recent events (Oct 2023)....

[@yankeetraveler1118]

Thanks again Larry, another great video. Curious, why is a ramped barrel an improvement in reliability for every 1911 in every size, caliber and frame material except a 5" steel .45?

[@danielhenderson8316]

Because the original design was to make a 5” gun work with a .45 caliber FMJ that’s rounded instead of pointed like a 9mm. Once you start moving away from the original design, you’ve got to make changes to make the gun work in that format. The original AR-15 was designed to run with a 20” barrel. Once you start shrinking bits, then you get into different length gas systems or heavier buffer springs to compensate.

[@KapteinFruit]

0:56 Damn that was a quick reload. B-)

[@bryanshaw4434]

Exactly the info I was looking for. Thank you.

[@TexOh2000]

Great video Love the 1911s!

[@vinnie1422]

Great video, super helpful. So which do you preferer 9,45, or 10?

[@rubeclayton8233]

JOHN MOSES BROWNING WAS A GENIUS.

[@whomagoose6897]

I also recommend Wilson Combat for all types of firearms alterations. They upgraded what has become the perfect 1911. With the Wilson Combat's Bombproof firing pin, firing pin spring and firing pin retaining block for a 1911. Same with a solid stainless steel, precision rifle barrel. The Wilson Combat's proprietary coating called Armor Tuff continues to be perfection. A perfect job on all work done. If you want to go to the factory. Need to go to Ruud, Arkansas. A town so small you won't find it on a map.

[@agronopoulus]

Another solid great video! Keep it up!

[@larryrobinson6914]

1911 and peacemaker guy..I like the round love the guns.

[@anthonyfunderburk7871]

I love my 1911' 9mm , 10mm and 45 cal

[@tommygun6028]

As always great episode 👍🤝😎

[@ericvantassell6809]

9mm 1911s make me sad but 10mm, this I could get into.

[@bombsaway6340]

Wilson make some amazing pistols.. great review.

[@crazybonesarecool22]

Considering getting a 1911 but can’t decide between 9mm or 45. 9mm because it’s a cheaper round and the one I have the most experience with but the 45 cause America 🦅

[@callistos_corner]

Larry vickers is my homie

[@williamyoung5001]

Great review

[@libertyforever836]

Yaqui slide and a .45, Weaver stance and makem dance!

[@45Zombiekilla]

I went from a Glock 21 to a Kimber Custom II with W.C. Barrel, Trigger, Mags, ect. Best decision I’ve ever made; as far as guns. This Fall I’m gonna Pull the Trigger (Pun Intended!) & go all in for a W.C. 1911. It’s gonna be my Retirement Present to myself. Oh; Customer Service is impeccable!!

[@umami0247]

I wouldn't throw either out of bed sort of speak. Have several 45 I'm still working on the 9mm but it's going to happen soon. And you have to clean them can't go to the range several times and not clean this pistol. And I won't use steel case anything aluminum yes have been running that for competition for the last three years and have had zero issues with the aluminum rounds. Still shoot brass when I can get it in bulk. Both of these are very nice and worth the money.

[@trevorkolmatycki4042]

In 45 it is advantageous to go with a heavier 1911. Heavier frame with a rail, plus a heavier bull barrel, and full length guide rod helps. Plus aggressive grip checkering... this makes the recoil much more manageable. A fine example in this category is the Springfield Armoury TRP Operator. In 9mm the 1911 slide cycling feels sluggish due to the lower round energy (especially with 130 power factor competition loads)... for 9mm it is advantageous to go with as light a slide as possible either with lightening cuts or if its for USPSA or IPSC whatever type cuts are legal in division like deep serrations. A fine example in this category is the BUL Armoury Trophy SAW 1911.

[@jimbob465]

If a full sized 1911 kicks too hard with 45 I suggest a rape whistle

[@waynecastleman1363]

I enjoy both calibers especially in my Wilson's. I haven't purchased a 10 mm as of yet . Maybe soon